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Wednesday 22/June/2016 09:41 AM

Place of worship in Oman: Masjid Abbas

This Ramadan is a great opportunity to go pray in beautiful houses of worship that you might not otherwise take the time to see. Whether for Taraweeh...

Tuesday 21/June/2016 09:13 AM

Local tradition in Ramadan: Qaranqasho

On the night before the 15th day, or half-way through Ramadan, children in Oman and around the Gulf celebrate Qaranqasho by wearing traditional costumes and...

Monday 20/June/2016 22:06 PM

Children celebrate Qaranqasho across Muscat

Muscat: With lots of excitement in the air, it was time to celebrate Qaranqasho, a favourite occasion with children once again last night, where they were...

Monday 20/June/2016 10:07 AM

Place of worship in Oman: Zawawi Mosque

This Ramadan is a great opportunity to go pray in beautiful houses of worship that you might not otherwise take the time to see. Whether for Taraweeh...

Monday 20/June/2016 09:58 AM

​Global Ramadan recipes: Pakora

Recipe from ​Pakistan Ingredients 1 cup chickpea flour (besan) 1/2 teaspoon chilli powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup water 2 finely chopped green...